The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in poway, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Achalasia near poway, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 2 are Elite.

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46 providers found
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rena Yadlapati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yadlapati is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravinder Mittal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mittal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Bowel Incontinence, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Digestive Disease Consultant

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Snyder is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10672 Wexford St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Penfield is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Penfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Penfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin El-Hayek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. El-Hayek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. El-Hayek is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jacobsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    280 Riverview Pkwy, 
    Santee, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Lenzkes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santee, California. Dr. Lenzkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9452 Medical Center Dr Rm 3E-313, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Onaitis is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Onaitis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmad Mansour is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mansour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gobind Anand is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Anand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center - General Surgery Department

    4647 Zion Avenue, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ran Luo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Luo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Luo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Fehmi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fehmi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Sandler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wilson Kwong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kwong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahmoud Lajin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Lajin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Skinner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Skinner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Bile Duct Stricture, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Goldklang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Goldklang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Goldklang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Family Medicine

    John R. Harper III MD A Professional Corporation

    1834 Main St, 
    Ramona, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Harper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ramona, California. Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Harper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Broderick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Broderick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Michael L. Butera MD Inc.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Achalasia?

    The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus or food pipe. Achalasia makes it harder for the esophagus to move food into the stomach.

    When should I see an Achalasia doctor near poway, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Achalasia doctor near poway, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Achalasia doctors near poway, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Achalasia doctors near poway, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Achalasia doctor near poway, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Achalasia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Achalasia doctor near poway, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Achalasia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Achalasia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Achalasia doctors near poway, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Achalasia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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